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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,206.83, 360,328.97 and 140,377.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,206.83, 360,328.97 and 140,377.39 is: 210,577.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,206.83 : 360,328.97 = 140,377.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,206.83/360,328.97 = 140,377.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,206.83x = 360,328.97 × 140,377.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,206.83x = 50,582,040,349.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,582,040,349.99/240,206.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,577.03

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